THEOBROMA
Shinjuku, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
Tabelog 100–recognized gelateria in Kagurazaka serving chocolate-focused gelato and parfaits at JPY 1,000–1,999. Walk-in only, 11 seats, open Tuesday–Sunday 11:00 AM–7:30 PM. Family-friendly counter service with take-out options; five minutes from Kagurazaka Station.
About THEOBROMA
At JPY 1,000–1,999 per visit, THEOBROMA is a Tokyo venue recognized in Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023. That combination makes the listing useful for travelers or locals comparing dessert-focused stops in the city, especially when they want a clearly bounded price range and a confirmed category accolade rather than a full set of service details.
Visit Format and Planning
Plan with only the basics in mind: THEOBROMA is in Tokyo, its listed price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, it appears in Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023. Specific details such as seating, reservations, opening history, hours, takeout, delivery, menu items should be confirmed directly before making the venue central to a schedule.
Ice Cream and Gelato in Tokyo's Dessert Scene
THEOBROMA is best understood through its Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023 recognition. That accolade gives it a clear point of distinction for anyone comparing ice cream and gelato options in Tokyo. Beyond that, the record does not support claims about a score, seat count, service format, founding year, chef, specific flavors, or a broader menu. Treat the venue as a Tokyo listing with a confirmed dessert-category recognition and a modest stated price range, then verify current operating details before visiting.
Who Should Book, When to Skip
Go if your priority is a Tokyo venue with Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023 recognition and an expected spend of JPY 1,000–1,999. Skip or confirm further if your plans depend on details such as reservations, seating capacity, dietary accommodations, service style, or specific menu availability. Other comparisons venues include Baika Tei Kagurazaka honten, Ebihara, La Châtaigne, Wine Shop Okukagurazaka Shoten, 波濤, while broader Tokyo restaurant options may suit plans that require a fuller dining format.
Planning details
- Location
- 東京都新宿区神楽坂6-8 BORGO大〆 １Ｆ
- Website
- theobroma.co.jp
- Phone
- +81352065195
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate café space attached to a chocolate boutique, with display cases of bonbons and cakes, warm lighting and a classic, slightly refined patisserie feel rather than a full-service restaurant atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Chocolate cake
- Assorted bonbons and truffles
- Bean-to-bar chocolate tablets
- Macarons
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ebihara, Notable alternative
- La Châtaigne, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Wine Shop Okukagurazaka Shoten, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
- Baika Tei Kagurazaka honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- 波濤, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
THEOBROMA sits in the middle of Kagurazaka's dessert landscape: more polished than Baika Tei Kagurazaka honten (under JPY 999, simpler sweets without Tabelog recognition), less expensive and formal than La Châtaigne (JPY 6,000–7,999 lunch, JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner, French tasting menu requiring advance booking). At JPY 1,000–1,999, it delivers Tabelog 100 Ice cream/Gelato quality without reservation drama, walk in, order at the counter, leave within twenty minutes if you take out. Wine Shop Okukagurazaka Shoten (JPY 3,000–3,999) offers wine-bar seating and savory options in a similar neighborhood radius, better for groups wanting a longer sit-down session with alcohol. Ebihara and 波濤 operate in different categories entirely (full-service dining), leaving THEOBROMA as the practical choice for dessert-only outings when you need flexibility over ceremony.
For travelers prioritizing ease of booking and transparent pricing, THEOBROMA wins on walk-in convenience, no phone reservations in Japanese, no deposit, no timed seatings. Families with strollers benefit from the casual atmosphere and child-welcome policy, rare among Tokyo's higher-end dessert specialists. If your schedule allows only one Kagurazaka dessert stop and you want Tabelog-validated quality without multi-course commitment, THEOBROMA delivers the tightest value proposition. Choose La Châtaigne if you're celebrating and want plated French pastry progression; choose THEOBROMA if you want excellent gelato today without planning ahead.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can THEOBROMA accommodate groups?
Group suitability should be confirmed directly. THEOBROMA’s confirmed details are its Tokyo location, JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023 recognition. Confirm seating and practical arrangements before planning a group visit. Baika Tei Kagurazaka honten is another comparisons venue.
Can I eat at the bar at THEOBROMA?
Bar seating or a bar format should be confirmed directly. Treat THEOBROMA as a Tokyo venue with confirmed Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023 recognition, check directly for current seating and service details before visiting.
What are alternatives to THEOBROMA in Tokyo?
comparisons venues include Baika Tei Kagurazaka honten, La Châtaigne, Wine Shop Okukagurazaka Shoten, Ebihara, 波濤. THEOBROMA remains the relevant pick when the priority is its Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023 recognition and JPY 1,000–1,999 price range.
Is THEOBROMA good for a special occasion?
Whether THEOBROMA is suited to a special occasion depends on your needs. Its confirmed facts are its Tokyo location, JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023 recognition. If the occasion depends on reservations, seating, service style, or specific menu items, confirm those details directly.
Is the tasting menu worth it at THEOBROMA?
A tasting menu is not listed for THEOBROMA. The confirmed basis for considering THEOBROMA is its Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023 recognition in Tokyo and its JPY 1,000–1,999 price range.
